India trumpets achievements - but remains coy on aviation policy

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Publication:Jane's Airport Review

Author:Neelam Mathews

Section:AIRPORTS

Last posted:2014-09-16

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The recently elected government in India has set out its achievements in aviation during its first 100 days in office - although it has still not announced its policy.

The new government pledged to unveil a national aviation plan, claiming that the absence of coherent direction over the past decade was responsible for a lack of investment in the airport infrastructure and technology. Asked by IHS Jane's for a deadline on the release of the new policy, the Minister for Civil Aviation Ashok Gajapathi Raju Pusapati said: "As soon as it is ready to be released, it will be."

1568659India's Minister for Civil Aviation Ashok Gajapathi Raju Pusapati (pictured seated) claims progress on multiple fronts - but has yet to announce the promised new aviation policy. (Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation)

Since the BJP came to power, Pusapati said, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) ....More on IHS Janes